In his late 20’s, Clive Fogelman lost both his parents within six months. He was then diagnosed with bowel cancer a few years later.

Clive credits both yoga and meditation as significant tools for dealing with his anxiety through this challenging time and says that by using these things as a ‘toolkit’, everyone can benefit.

Whether it’s focusing on your breathing while waiting for the kettle to boil, or paying more attention to your surroundings when walking to work, everybody can put a little more mindfulness into their day.

We spoke about:

The importance of ‘inviting yourself’ to connect with your body and how you feel.

Breathing techniques to deal with anxiety and stress instantly.

Bringing yourself back to the present.

How becoming more self-aware can help you deal with everyday emotions.

Taking all experiences (good and bad) and seeing them as something to observe – without judgment or feeling like they’re going against you.

The power of the mind and belief.

How to use a mindfulness pause.

Letting the journey present itself, and dealing with whatever is part of it without fear dictating how you feel.

Clive has been a yoga and meditation teacher for nearly a decade. You can find out more about what Clive does at www.helloyoga.co.uk